The Wisdom Of China And India
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 4th pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Worn and torn DJ with some silverfish damage. Binding slightly shaky. Some foxing on book block, yellowed pages.
This monumental anthology, The Wisdom Of China And India, compiles a vast array of philosophical texts, ancient scriptures, and literary masterpieces from two of the world's oldest civilizations. It presents the foundational thoughts and spiritual insights that have shaped Eastern cultures for millennia, from the teachings of Confucius and Laozi to the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. The collection illuminates the profound wisdom traditions, ethical frameworks, and poetic expressions that define these rich intellectual heritages. Readers will discover a comprehensive overview of Eastern philosophy, religion, and literature, offering timeless perspectives on human existence and the cosmos.
Author: Lin Yutang
Format: Hardback
Published: 1942, Random House
Edition: 4th pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Worn and torn DJ with some silverfish damage. Binding slightly shaky. Some foxing on book block, yellowed pages.
This monumental anthology, The Wisdom Of China And India, compiles a vast array of philosophical texts, ancient scriptures, and literary masterpieces from two of the world's oldest civilizations. It presents the foundational thoughts and spiritual insights that have shaped Eastern cultures for millennia, from the teachings of Confucius and Laozi to the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. The collection illuminates the profound wisdom traditions, ethical frameworks, and poetic expressions that define these rich intellectual heritages. Readers will discover a comprehensive overview of Eastern philosophy, religion, and literature, offering timeless perspectives on human existence and the cosmos.